The brilliant basics of planning and scheduling
About
Introduction to word of planning and scheduling. The presentation will be approximately 30 to 40 minutes long with a 20 to 30-minute Q & A session with our presenter.
Core topics that will be presented:-
• Differences between planning and scheduling
• PBS, WBS and CBS Definitions and how they are important in planning and schedule management
• Planning Strategy: Rolling Wave Planning
• Baseline management terminologies and why baseline management is important.
• Brief introduction to EVM
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
08 Oct 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Speakers
Frank McGovern
Business System Manager - Leonardo Electronics
Frank is a Chartered Engineer with 20 years’ experience of Project Planning & Project Controls. Frank has worked over a variety of business markets including Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Defence & Manufacturing. Recent high-profile projects Frank has worked on include A9 Dualling, Hinkley Point C, A14, HS2 & HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier. In Franks current role he is responsible for the Project Controls Product, Maturity and Roadmap for Leonardo UK Electronics. Frank is also a member of the IET Project Controls Network Executive Team and is a certified APM PPC (Planning and Project Controls) Accredited Trainer. Furthermore, Frank is an NEC 3 certified Project Manager.